Bo Jackson to light Al Davis ceremonial torch

Former Raiders running back Bo Jackson is scheduled to light the Al Davis ceremonial torch before the Raiders game against the Tennessee Titans at the Coliseum.

Jackson hasn't spent much time around the Raiders since he retired after the 1990 season. He is the latest in a long line of big-name Raiders players and coaches from the past invited back by owner Mark Davis.

He played for the Raiders from 1987-90 and averaged 5.4 yards rushing before a hip injury ended his career. Jackson also played baseball for the Kansas City Royals before he moved on from the public eye.

In other news, the Raiders waived linebacker Martez Wilson. He was signed Oct. 23 and played mostly special teams during his brief tenure.

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie gestures after lighting the Al Davis cauldron before playing the Dallas Cowboys during their preseason game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Staff)

The Raiders waived Wilson most likely so that they have a spot on the 53-man roster

for linebacker Miles Burris, who is nearing the end of the 21-day window for when he is allowed to practice before being activated, released on placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Burris spent all of training camp and the first half of the season on the physically unable to perform list, while recovering from offseason knee surgery.